Independent
Tenure on this board
33.6 yrs
Meeting calendar
WRLD · Annual meeting · Wednesday, August 20, 2025
World Acceptance Corp
7 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Shareholders will vote on: 1) election of seven directors; 2) advisory approval of executive compensation; 3) approval of the World Acceptance Corporation 2025 Stock Incentive Plan; 4) ratification of the appointment of RSM US LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm.
Market cap
$908M
1Y TSR
+14.3%
Board grade
B
Record date
Jul 9, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Aug 20, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of seven directors
ManagementBoard: FORTo elect seven directors to hold office until the next annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
- 2
Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory (say-on-pay) vote to approve the compensation of World Acceptance Corporation’s Named Executive Officers as described in the Proxy Statement.
- 3
Approval of the World Acceptance Corporation 2025 Stock Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApproval of the World Acceptance Corporation 2025 Stock Incentive Plan.
- 4
Ratification of the appointment of independent registered public accounting firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of RSM US LLP as World Acceptance Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot7
Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.0 yrs
Also a director at
Credit Acceptance Corp (CACC)Cimpress PLC (CMPR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
35.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
18.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 6.3% | 292,241 | $65M |
| 2 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 4.5% | 208,447 | $47M |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.3% | 106,260 | $24M |
| 4 | JPMORGAN CHASE CO | 2.1% | 95,633 | $21M |
| 5 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 2.0% | 92,361 | $21M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.9% | 90,549 | $20M |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.3% | 60,324 | $14M |
| 8 | IEQ CAPITAL, LLC | 0.5% | 22,520 | $5M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 0.5% | 21,939 | $5M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 0.3% | 15,674 | $4M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the World Acceptance Corp 2025 annual meeting?
- World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
- What is the record date for the World Acceptance Corp 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the World Acceptance Corp 2025 meeting is Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for World Acceptance Corp's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 7 director nominees at the World Acceptance Corp 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the World Acceptance Corp 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the World Acceptance Corp 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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